Basque refugee children plaque

Lancing, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Penstone House once stood on this site. In 1937, Penstone House provided sanctuary for a number of refugee children from the Basque region of Spain who came to Britain fleeing bombing and starvation after the destruction of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. They were supported and cared for ent

irely by the local community of Lancing.

Listen to the audio guide for Basque refugee children plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off